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Flight Score
Smooth the climb
Enroute Climb scored 52.17 % — bank angle up to 176.6 ° at 0 %, g force -1.15 to 4.24 g at 22 % was the weak point. Fixed, this flight scores 86.82 %.
Start to finish · 11 stages, 10 scored
Events
Events
Events
Two stabilised approach gates, each with six checks at 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 5,004 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 1,400 ft touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport. The aircraft, a Velocity XL, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 91 kt, covering a distance of 803 ft, which was 16% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 63 °F and a wind speed of 12 kt from a direction of 350 °, resulting in a crosswind of 8 kt and a headwind of 9 kt.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead KSFZ North Central State Airport. The climb was steep, with the aircraft ascending from 1,325 ft above sea level to 2,352 ft above sea level in just 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nm. This rapid ascent was followed by an enroute descent, which began 1 mile north of the airport. The descent was also steep, with the aircraft dropping from 2,381 ft above sea level to 1,106 ft above sea level in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 1 nm.
After the descent, the aircraft entered a level cruise, which started 1 mile south of Cumberland Hill. This cruise phase lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nm. The final approach to runway 05 at KSFZ North Central State Airport was made from the southwest, with the aircraft heading 36.0 ° at an altitude of 232 ft above ground level and a distance of 1 nm from the runway threshold.
The landing was smooth, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 59 kt and a distance of 1,395 ft. The touchdown rate was also good, at -176 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were the same as at the time of takeoff, with a temperature of 63 °F and a wind speed of 12 kt from a direction of 350 °, resulting in a crosswind of 8 kt and a headwind of 9 kt.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 6 nm and lasted for 5 minutes, using 6 lbs of fuel. The flight was characterized by a series of smooth and controlled maneuvers, with the aircraft responding well to the pilot's inputs. The landing was particularly impressive, with the aircraft touching down smoothly and aligning perfectly with the runway.
The Aircraft Velocity XL successfully landed at KSFZ North Central State Airport, achieving a high score of 96.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southwest, heading 36.0° at a distance of 1 nautical mile and an altitude of 232 feet above ground level (agl). This precise approach demonstrates the pilot's skill and control over the aircraft.
Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on runway 05, which has a length of 5,004 feet. The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 84 knots, which may be a minor area for improvement. Nevertheless, the touchdown distance of 1,395 feet was within acceptable limits, and the touchdown speed of 59 knots was also good.
The touchdown rate of -176 feet per minute (fpm) was within the desired range, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately align the aircraft with the runway. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 63°F and a wind speed of 12 knots from 350°. The crosswind component was 8 knots, while the headwind component was 9 knots, which may have contributed to the slightly higher threshold speed.
Overall, the landing was successful, and the Aircraft Velocity XL demonstrated its capabilities in a variety of conditions. The pilot's skills and experience were evident in the precise approach and controlled touchdown, making this a notable achievement.
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